Directors, Religious Activities and Education

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Directors, Religious Activities and Education

What they do

Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

Also Called: Adult Ministries Director, Campus Ministries Director, Children's Ministries Director, Christian Education Director, Religious Education Coordinator, Religious Education Director, Senior Adults Director, Women's Ministries Director, Youth Ministries Director, Youth Pastor, Adult Ministries Director, Campus Ministries Director, Children's Ministries Director, Christian Education Director, Religious Education Coordinator, Religious Education Director, Senior Adults Director, Women's Ministries Director, Youth Ministries Director, Youth Pastor

OK Employment Data

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$41,110
Starting Salary (2025)
$47,100
Median Salary (2025)
2.1%
Projected Job Growth
110
OK Employment (2025)

Typical Tasks

Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.
Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities.
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Social
Working with people
Enterprising
Business based Work
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Leadership
Self-Control
Dependability
Cooperation
Concern for Others

What key skills are needed for this job?

Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Service Orientation
Instructing
Active Learning

Expected Knowledge

Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Common Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.
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Job Zone 4

Considerable Preparation Needed

Education

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

  • Bachelor's degree 54%
  • Post-secondary certificate 21%
  • Associate's degree 14%
  • Master's degree 9%
  • High school diploma 1%
  • Other 1%
Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

Related Careers

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Social and Community Service Managers
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Community Health Workers
Child, Family, and School Social Workers

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